In the derby against Manchester City, Marcus Rashford scored seven consecutive kills despite an injury, becoming the first player to complete a nine-game winning streak at home since 1959.
Ronaldo's departure made Rashford completely explode. Starting with the game against Burnley on 21 December, Marcus Rashford scored seven goals in six consecutive games and participated in nine goals, averaging one goal per 47 minutes, while Haaland scored just four goals in five appearances over the same period, averaging one goal per 94 minutes.
Not only that, but Marcus Rashford has scored eight consecutive home goals, becoming the first United player to do so since Wayne Rooney in March 2010. However, Marcus Rashford last scored against Manchester City three years ago, and in his last five appearances in Manchester City derby, he has never scored, only one shot on target.
Instead of putting Marcus Rashford in centre-forward, Ten Hach let Anthony Martial play in the middle, with Rashford returning to his customary left-winger position. Relying on quick counter-attacks, Rashford continued to get chances, especially in the 34th minute, when Rashford's single-handed shot from a small angle after Ederson was blocked by Akanji, which was United's most threatening attack of the first half.
Three minutes later, Marcus Rashford once again stabbed into the box but his shot was blocked by Ederson under Rodri's interference.
In the 41st minute, Marcus Rashford collapsed on the grass after sprinting up front, and slow motion showed that he had slowed down as he sprinted, apparently aware of signs of a strain on his left thigh. Sky Sports revealed, "On exiting, Marcus Rashford told Tenhach that he suffered an injury to his groin. ”
Two missed chances left Marcus Rashford with just 6.4 points, bottom of 22 players. Just when the media thought Ten Hach would replace Marcus Rashford with Anthony, he stayed on the pitch.
Tenhach's decision paid off when Ganacho's cross allowed Marcus Rashford to score the winning goal with a tackle in the middle of the box in the 82nd minute.
In seven consecutive games since the World Cup, Marcus Rashford has scored, scoring eight goals and providing two assists. It was his first four-game winning streak in the Premier League since January 2019.
After completing a nine-game winning streak at home, Marcus Rashford also became the first United player to do so since 1959.
After two consecutive missed cuts and injuries, Rashford proved himself once again. After Cristiano Ronaldo left, Marcus Rashford succeeded as the new leader of Manchester United!